Temple University

Role Inventory Form

Position Specifications

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Job Class: / Role Inventory Title:
Family: / SS / Department Title:
Level: / SS2
Salary Grade: / School/College/Department:
BU: / Sub Department:
FLSA: / Reports To:
Prepared By:
Reviewed By:
Date: / April 3, 2009

Family Definition

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Student and Recreational Definition: The members of Student and Recreational Services draw upon knowledge of athletics, recreation, entertainment services, and various professional fields (enrollment, student affairs, advising, financial aid, admissions, career development) that support students, the community, and/or the University. Typically positions in this role draw upon their:
Knowledge of: applicable regulations, University policies and procedures, business principles, learned practices and/or principles of applicable disciplines.
Skills and abilities related to: interpersonal skills with diverse populations, communication (verbal and written), mentoring, leadership, management of resources, training, supervision, problem solving, negotiation/mediation, counseling, planning, computer skills, decision making, data analysis, customer service, auditing and oversight functions
in order to:
Represent the University to outside constituents (including but not limited to alumni, parents, donors, students, outside vendors, applicants, other units in the University, the media, policy makers, local and federal government, accrediting bodies, the courts, other educational institutions)
Plan and coordinate activities, events, programs, to enhance quality of student life and support University recruitment and retention
Represent and advocate for the interest of students
Foster student compliance with internal and external policies, regulations, and mandates
Promote student learning, leadership development, and experience in student services/co-curricular activities in support of the University’s broader educational mission
Advise students in the development of an individual educational plan, which encompasses academic, financial, career, athletic, and other aspects of the college experience, to support the successful completion of a degree program

Profile Elements of Position

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Functional Contribution and Research

Performance of Duties/

Project Responsibilities

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Performs assigned functional duties some of which are moderately complex subject to supervision of progress and results. Assists with the completion of projects; responsible for outcomes of small projects, within time and budgetary constraints.

Results impact project/workgroup.

Supervises others as required.

Knows and applies the practices and procedures of a particular field of specialization.

Procedures, processes,
and standards / Works within general guidelines, practices and standards.
Develops new or improvements to processes for own work and the workgroup; provides feedback to workgroup on project results/outcomes.
Strategy / Contributes ideas and input to the workgroup goals.

Relationships, Service & Community

Internal / Maintains working rapport with internal customers in order to exchange work-related information and to clarify needs.
External / Maintains working rapport with contacts in order to exchange work-related information and to clarify needs.
Functional Team Members / Maintains and nurtures working relationships in order to share information and knowledge with team members.
Problem Solving & Innovation
Scope of Issues / Deals with variations in conditions or operating procedure.
Refers issues, including recommended approach, outside of established policies to higher levels.
Problem Resolution/
Resources Available / Assesses a problem and selects an appropriate course of action consistent with general policies and learned concepts; requires some independent judgment
Relies on assistance from supervisor, and other experts within the workgroup as required.
Creativity and Innovation / Suggests creative and innovative recommendations to improve work processes and resolve problems.
Decision Making Impact
Context of Decisions / Makes moderately complex decisions within policies and procedures and informs others; decisions impact workgroup.
Financial / Assists with record keeping and implementation of applicable financial policies and practices within the workgroup.
People / Provides input into HR related issues of the workgroup.
Leadership and Training
Professional Development and Training / Demonstrates work processes to others.
May informally mentor others.
Technical Leadership / Contributes technical expertise to individuals, the workgroup or project.
Team Morale/
Role Model / Demonstrates and encourages professional standards and organizational values.
Supports and understands workgroup/subunit goals.

Key Departmental Functions

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(capsule statement and basic task list from dept and prior version descriptions)

Profiling Related Dimensions

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A. Supervision: / May supervise other employees. May provide direction to student workers.
B. Operating Budget range, if Applicable:
C. Typical Education & Experience: / Bachelor’s Degree and two or more years of directly related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
D. Typical Equipment Used:
E. Environmental Conditions: / No adverse conditions
F. Expected Physical Requirements: / Ability to speak clearly.
Ability to see clearly with corrective lens.
Ability to use hands to fingers, handle, or feel.
Ability to reach with hands and arms.
Ability to work a computer for an extended period of time.
Ability to manipulate and assemble files.
Ability to operate standard office equipment.
Ability to work nights/weekends/early mornings.
Ability to work overtime.
G. Other Pertinent Dimensions:

Note: This description incorporates the most typical duties performed. It is recognized that other related duties not specifically mentioned may also be performed. The inclusion of these duties would not alter the overall evaluation of this position.

University Compensation (JobClass Title Family Level)

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